Almost pulled the trigger on this, but I just can't buy the current mirrorless offering after seeing the 70D announcement. That sensor tech seems designed for mirrorless, just can't buy the last gen tech on this one. There's a reason they're selling them off for such a low price.

A 20mpx EOS-M body is looking very likely in the next few weeks I'd think. I'm still of the opinion that we will see a gradual expansion of the range to three models, with the current M being the mid range benchmark. Perhaps a Mx using the new 20mpx sensor in the same chassis and a plastic bodied version of the 18mpx M sensor

New firmware has made a big improvement, really looking forward to seeing some more EOS-M lenses with a second / replacement body most of all ;-)

This is REALLY a great buy and the EOS-M is a great pocket camera with the 22mm lens. I just bought this package less than 30 days ago and just now called B&H who is refunding me the difference in the cost: about $189.00.

Thanks for posting this. It really paid off.

I picked up the EF adapter for $69 previously and can use my other Canon and Zeiss lenses with this small body.

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I am not really interested in the EOS M line. I currently own a nex6 and am vary happy with it. It is great for travel I have been carrying it as an every day with the power zoom. The problem is the power zoom kinda sucks image quality wise. So I was thinking of getting the 20mm pancake for everyday use.

This deal was is cheaper than the Sony 20mm pancake and the 22mm has had excellent reviews it is also a faster lens. So it is really hard to pass up.

So I pulled the trigger and ordered one. The nex has been moved to vacation duty and the M will likely be the camera thrown in the backpack everyday.

That said I do not see me buying many M lens until the system matures a great deal. For vacation duty I will need a dedicated build-in EFV and a flash.

Considering the lens itself is $216 on Amazon right now, this looks like a no-brainer for anyone expecting to get any future EOS-M bodies. It basically makes this body, with new faster firmware, about $83. Not bad for essentially the same guts as the T4i!

Worth noting that the Canon USA Online Store lists it as Not Available. Edit: that probably means nothing - I just noticed that the EF-M lenses are also listed as N/A, and even if an EOS M II comes out tomorrow, the lenses aren't going to be updated.

As for a new version being announced in a couple of weeks...buy it at this amazing price and don't open it. B&H has a 30-day return period...

Even after that, the price will go back up...it's over $400 everywhere else right now. I'd bet it could be sold lightly used for the $300 it costs today, meaning no net loss.

As for me, I just ordered one. I'm certain we'll see an EOS M II at some point (possibly at some point soon), using the sensor in the 70D. But for me, the EOS M isn't going to be an everyday camera, or even an occasional use camera. It's going to be a backup camera, pure and simple. For that purpose, this deal is too good to pass up...